Dallen D. Workman, born January 30, 1934, returned to his Heavenly home on June 23, 2022 at the age of 88. He passed while holding his oldest daughter's hand, Sherrie Paez, at Nathan Adelson Hospice, where he received excellent care around the clock.
Dallen was born in Lovell, Wyoming to parents Claude Cornelius Workman and Martha Lucetta Duncan Workman on January 30, 1934. As a newborn he struggled. He was what was called, a blue baby. The Doctor worked on him for hours trying to keep him breathing. It was still hours later when he first let out a tiny little cry. They told his parents they lost him several times and almost gave up. Needless to say his family is beyond grateful for the Doctors persistence in saving Dallen.
Dallen was one of nine children born to his parents and the last one of his family to return home. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia and son, Brad. There is no doubt that a huge happy reunion is taking place in Heaven.
Dallen went to live with his brother in Provo, Utah in 1952. There he met a pretty girl by the name of Patricia Joan Hinkins. He was the assistant drama director for a play Pat was in, and they spent time getting to know each other. Dallen was playing basketball for her ward, Pat told her girlfriends she was going to marry Dallen someday. That started a 10 month courtship that led to marriage on November 13, 1954.
Dallen and Patricia's first born arrived in 1955: Sherrie Lynn Workman Paez, followed by; Bradley Jay Workman, Laura lee Workman Scoble then Dallen Todd Workman. They purchased their first home in 1960 and lived there until 2022. In 1964, they became active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and were sealed for time and all eternity that same year in the St. George Temple.
Dallen held many different callings in the church and truly loved serving in any capacity. His devotion to being a Home Teacher was one he took as sacred as his calling as a Temple worker. He never missed a month and often went more than once if he felt the need. Another service he performed without much notice was his constant visits to the Convalescent Center on Lake Mead. He would go down several times a week to visit with patients and play checkers, tell stories and share his jokes. But his favorite calling was the one him and Pat received to work in the Las Vegas Temple. Dallen was a people person and he enjoyed the friendships he made there. He loved people and wore a perpetual smile on his face. He could easily strike up a conversation with anyone and come away having made a new friend.
Dallen LOVED sports! He lettered in wrestling while in high school and taught each of his kids the art of not getting pinned. It wasn't unusual for him to come in the door and have 3 teenage boys trying to wrestle him to the ground. The house may have been small but it was always full of fun and laughter. Dallen was a great tennis player and was a pitcher for the SB team too. He was awesome at bowling and usually scored in the 200's. Something else he was ridiculously good at was checkers. He was just fun and loved to play.
Dallen never took himself too serious and was always game for a good time. He loved helping people. His family remembers a time when Pat was upset with Dallen for giving away something again and having to replace it, again. You see he was known to give away tools, furniture, and money without hesitation.
Dallen retired at 65 and became the family chauffeur; providing rides to anyone who needed one. He often said how blessed he was to have more than he needed and saw it as a good thing to help where he could. He was always saying, "It's good enough." To him his circumstances, life style and material things were good enough, and he meant it. He lived simply, loved deeply and laughed constantly.
Traditions were always big with Dallen and Pat. One, they taught their children to always kiss and hug hello, and to always say "I love you" when you parted.
A grateful family will always remember the life lessons and the special moments that have turned into beautiful and precious memories of their parents, and the family they created. A true and abiding love is the greatest treasure this life has to offer and that was what Dallen and Pat shared.
A visitation for Dallen will be held Friday, July 8, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM, both at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1002 Burkholder Blvd, Henderson, NV 89015. Dallen will be laid to rest at 1:00 PM at Palm Henderson Cemetery, 800 South Boulder Highway, Henderson, Nevada 89015.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmboulderhighway.com for the Workman family.
